The time has come! The Future of Us submissions are now open! We’re so excited to read your pieces and put together the next anthology in our Of Us series.
Here’s a Look into Our 2023 Anthology Schedule
As an Admin team, we had so much fun putting together our first three anthologies last year. In fact, we loved it so much that we’re doing FOUR this year! Woot! Take a look at our 2023 anthology schedule to get a jump start on your writing. Of Us Anthologies So far, we’ve published two…
How to set up a story time for your book at the library
Have you ever considered you can set up a story time for your book at a local library? Well, there’s no time like the present—especially since today is national Take Your Child to the Library Day! That’s right… who knew the calendar was so full of celebrations for writers and readers? Well, as it turns…
Why reading aloud is something you should do
Today is World Read Aloud Day. Oral storytelling is as old as humanity itself, and it’s how we pass along knowledge, preserve culture, and connect.
When it’s hard getting started (again).
First, I’ll tell you what I’m not doing. I’m not writing two hours a day. I’m not keeping track of word counts. I am not even setting goals (not yet).
Living Water Book Review: It’s Good for Your Soul
If you’re looking for a feel-good story about finding love and personal redemption, then look no further than Living Water by MWW member Allison Wells. I seriously could not put it down! A Modern-Day Biblical Retelling For those familiar will Ms. Wells’s work, you’ll know she’s a clean romance and Christian fiction author. Living Water…
A Season to Kill is a Thrilling Cozy Mystery
Fans of The Desperate Housewives of anywhere will find themselves at home in Nic Winter’s A Season To Kill. In a world of high-society drama full of back-stabbing neighbors and ambushes disguised as dinner parties, Darcy Sinclair stands out. She inhabits the elite circle of the Scottish village of Cedarwood thanks to a generous inheritance…
Unlocking Creativity: Is Handwriting Better?
There was a time when I couldn’t write on a computer at all. I could get down endless thoughts with pen and paper—even if trying to read it later was like deciphering an ancient script. My handwriting is terrible. But if I were to sit down at a computer and try to type out what…
Believable Dialogue: How to Craft Natural and Authentic Conversations
No one likes reading stilted, contrived dialogue. We want to feel like the characters are unscripted—genuine. But it’s quite the trick to write believable dialogue like that while we are literally writing the script. So, how do you do it? Every character and situation uniquely combine and necessitate their own rules for this sort of…
The best books for celebrating National Thesaurus Day
It’s National Thesaurus Day! I love a good thesaurus, and there are so many new ones to choose from to help you craft your story. Here are some favorites.
How to Write Compelling Dialogue
For those who struggle to write compelling dialogue that sounds like actual people talking, this one’s for you! We got some of the best tips to help you out.